So if you’re in the thick of planning your family’s summer vacation to a nearby theme park, don’t forget to add these can’t-miss things to your must-do list. Even better (if you have the extra time and money) is to make a summer theme park bucket list to try to hit them all before the kids head back to school in the fall.
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Hersheypark’s New Water Play Area For Kids Of All Ages
The Boardwalk at Hersheypark is included in your park ticket.Hersheypark
Even better for families, the Boardwalk is included in your admission to Hersheypark. So you can even hit a few roller coasters before or after the water park to get more thrills in during the day.
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Six Flags Over Texas Will Open A New Record-Breaking Coaster
Six Flags Over Texas will open one of the most thrilling rollercoasters in the world this year.Six Flags Over Texas
As of writing, an opening date for the new coaster and Spanish-themed area has not been announced. I’m hoping it will be before the end of summer so I can add this to my summer bucket list.
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Two New Experiences Coming To Fan-Favorite Attractions At Disneyland
Beginning May 22, 2026, a new mission, centered around “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is touching down in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland park.Disneyland Resort
Then, across the Esplanade atDisney California Adventure, Soarin’ will get a patriotic upgrade, highlighting America's natural beauty. The new flight, called Soarin’ Across America, takes off on July 2.
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Dollywood Is Opening A First-Of-Its Kind Attraction
Taking flight: Dollywood’s new $50 million 'NightFlight Expedition' is the park’s largest investment to date, surpassing even the cost of the DreamMore Resort.Dollywood
Related: Dollywood Has Some Big Changes Planned for 2026
Take A Last Ride On A Classic At Silver Dollar City
Thunderation will close to make way for something new at Silver Dollar City.Silver Dollar City
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Bluey and The Muppets Take Over Walt Disney World
A vibrant and psychedelic new design will grace the bottom of the guitar outside of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.Disney
For older kids looking for a more thrilling experience, they can hop on the newly refreshed Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which now stars The Muppets. Of course, as with anything involving The Muppets, plans can and do go a little crazy, so be sure to hang on as your L.I.M.O. (Lengthy Immediate Motion Object) takes you from zero to 60 miles per hour zooming across town.
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Universal Hollywood’s Fast & Furious Roller Coaster
Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up for the Summer 2026 debut of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.Rich Polk / Stringer
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End Summer With Haunts At Universal Orlando Resort
Dr. Oddfellow will take over Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights in 2026.Universal Orlando Resort
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